Electrical Technician / Artisan (Nuclear)

Contractor; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading maintenance service provider in the United Arab Emirates seeks a skilled Electrical Technician to manage preventive and corrective maintenance tasks. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of electrical maintenance experience, particularly in nuclear-related environments. Responsibilities include performing tests, maintaining equipment like transformers and motors, and ensuring adherence to safety standards. Applicants should be proficient in using electrical testing instruments and capable of working independently under pressure. This position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in electrical maintenance.
• Experience in nuclear mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical maintenance activities focusing on safety, quality, and reliability.
• Conduct planned and corrective maintenance, inspections, and testing on plant electrical systems.
• Maintain and test equipment such as transformers, motors, and switchgear.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting skills

Strong documentation

Safety awareness

Ability to interpret electrical drawings

Education

Trade Test (Diploma preferable)

Tools

Omicron Sibano 500

CT Analyzer

CPC 100

Testrano 600

Job description

The role involves preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, inspections, testing, and repairs while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. The technician will support operational readiness, maintain accurate maintenance records, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform electrical maintenance activities with focus on safety, quality, and reliability.
• Conduct planned and corrective maintenance, inspections, and testing on plant electrical systems and components.
• Maintain and test equipment such as transformers, motors, switchgear, generators, UPS, DC systems, and relays.
• Perform electrical tests including Tan Delta, Insulation Resistance (IR), Winding Resistance (WR), and Transformer Turn Ratio (TTR).
• Use test instruments such as Omicron Sibano 500, CT Analyzer, CPC 100, CP TD, and Testrano 600.
• Inspect and maintain switchgear, perform Circuit Breaker (CB) timing, IR, CRM, and anti-pumping relay tests.
• Test motors using IR, PI, DAR, RFC, and MCA methods.
• Maintain generators, perform carbon brush replacement, and generator CT testing.
• Perform DC system maintenance including UPS, inverters, and battery inspections.
• Test protection relays using primary and secondary injection methods.
• Inspect and test Instrument and Power Bus (IPB) and Automatic Voltage Regulators (AVR).
• Plan and prepare maintenance work, ensuring required tools and materials are available.
• Attend job briefings and document maintenance activities accurately.
• Support outages and emergency response operations, including shift or off-hour work.
• Participate in training and adhere to maintenance and safety procedures.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of maintenance practices and work instructions.

Qualifications

• Trade Test (Diploma preferable)
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in electrical maintenance
• Experience in nuclear mandatory

Skills and Competencies

• Proficient in inspection, maintenance, and testing of electrical systems (transformers, motors, switchgear, generators, DC systems, relays).
• Skilled in using electrical testing instruments (Omicron Sibano 500, CT Analyzer, CPC 100, Testrano 600).
• Knowledge of IR, Tan Delta, and injection testing methods.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
• Good documentation, communication, and safety awareness.
• Able to work independently and under pressure.
• Commitment to operational excellence, compliance, and continuous improvement.